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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-H30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-H30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 16 months before the EX-H30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the EX-H30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX120 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-H30 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX120 IS EX-H30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS and the EX-H30.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-H30 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX-H30.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-H30 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (285g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $709